Hello, My name is Karen Blackwell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 22 years of working with children who have experienced trauma. In June 2020 I opened the Children's Trauma Center (CTC) in Conifer. We provide comprehensive and research based trauma treatment for children ages 3-19 in the 285 Corridor. CTC treatment focuses on: Addressing trauma symptoms that are having a negative impact on a child's healthy development Strengthening the parent/caretaker and child relationship Promoting whole health for each child and family member Collaborating with child connected community partners, when appropriate, including school, medical, social service, and family and juvenile justice partners We are unique in that we provide therapeutic activities through our "Whole Health" Program. These activities are focused on eating, sleeping, movement, connection to others and connection to the earth and take place in our indoor garden, kitchen and outdoors. Therapeutic activities help children to have a better overall therapeutic experience.